Conserve Waterwise Landscaping

Purpose of Landscaping  Beauty  Utility  Conservation

Waterwise Options  Zeroscaping  Xeriscaping Wildfire Aware Options Defensible landscaping Zoning

Zeroscaping Low to No Maintenance Landscaping Design

Characteristics  Uses a variety of rocks for design  Sparse use of drought resistant plants  Relies on rainwater or limited watering

Benefits  Conserves water  Saves $$$  Low maintenance  Presents minimal pest and disease problems  Saves landfill space

Disadvantages  Scarcity of plant life  Possibility of unattractive aesthetic quality

Xeriscaping Water –Conservative Approach to Landscaping

Characteristics  Uses a variety of rocks for design  Sparse use of drought resistant plants  Relies on rainwater or limited watering

Benefits  Conserves water  Provides attractive planning options  Presents minimal pest and disease problems  Requires low pruning and maintenance  Saves landfill space

Disadvantages  None!  Initial cost is offset by future savings

“Fire Aware” Landscaping